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Whidbey to San Diego Drive

A scenic trek from the Puget Sound down to the misty, ancient forests of Northern California.

3days
12stops
DAY01

Whidbey Island → Hilton Garden Inn Eureka

Overnight in Hilton Garden Inn Eureka
  1. 08:00
    Whidbey Island· start
  3. 12:30
    Portland Pitstop
  5. 17:00
    Redwood National Park
  7. 19:30
    Hilton Garden Inn Eureka· overnight
Dinner in Eureka
  • Lost Coast Brewery · Great local brews and solid pub food in Eureka.
Daily Budget
Hilton Eureka
$180
DAY02

Eureka Departure → Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Overnight in Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
  1. 08:30
    Eureka Departure· start
  3. 13:00
    Golden Gate Bridge
  5. 16:00
    Monterey Bay
  7. 18:30
    Hilton Garden Inn Monterey· overnight
Coastal Eats
  • Phil's Fish Market · Famous cioppino that is totally worth the detour.
Daily Budget
Hilton Monterey
$220
DAY03

Monterey Start → Hilton San Diego Bayfront

  1. 08:00
    Monterey Start· start
  3. 12:30
    Santa Barbara
  5. 17:00
    La Jolla Cove
  7. 19:00
    Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The SD Finale
  • Lucha Libre Taco Shop · Gotta have a California burrito to celebrate being in SD.
Daily Budget
Hilton Bayfront
$280
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 5h 15m driving — plan rest stops
  • Book the Whidbey ferry in advance
  • Gas up before entering the Redwoods
  • LA traffic is no joke—plan for delays